Swedish International Development Agency

Research Grant Schemes 2026: Advancing Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia

Last update: Apr 23, 2026 Last update: Apr 23, 2026

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Location:Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao ...
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Grantmaking entity: Shape-SEA
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Community Development & NGOs, Environment & Climate, Gender & Human Rights, Social Development, Migration & Refugees, Security & Peacebuilding, Public Sector Governance, ICT & Telecommunications, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Individuals
Eligible citizenships:Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao ...
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Date posted: Apr 23, 2026

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Objectives: RGS 2026–2027 (SHAPE-SEA, Mahidol University) supports empirical human rights and peace research in ASEAN/Southeast...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are Southeast Asian/ASEAN citizens (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam) who are based/residing in Southeast Asia; Southeast Asian citizens based outside the region are not eligible. Two applicant categories: (1) MA/PhD Students: currently enrolled in an MA...

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Research Grant Schemes 2026: Advancing Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia The Research Grant Schemes (RGS) 2026, offered by SHAPE-SEA Program, represents a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening human rights and peace research across Southeast
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SIDA - Swedish International Development Agency - is a government agency of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Sida is responsible for organization of the bulk of Sweden's official development assistance to developing countries.

 

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Community Development & NGOs

Focuses on initiatives that support community empowerment, civic engagement, and the work of non-governmental and civil society organizations at local, national, and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Community development and social inclusion initiatives
  • Civil society and NGO programmes
  • Civic engagement and citizen participation

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

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Brunei

Brunei maintains high-quality infrastructure funded largely by hydrocarbon revenues, including modern utilities, transport systems and public services. Economic diversification strategies seek to expand downstream energy industries, logistics and digital services. Public investment continues to play a dominant role in infrastructure development. Reducing reliance on oil and strengthening private sector dynamism remain central policy goals.

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Nr. of donors: 306
Nr. of jobs: 9

Cambodia

Cambodia has expanded roads, ports, power generation and special economic zones to support manufacturing growth and regional trade integration. Foreign direct investment has played a significant role in financing infrastructure and industrial development. Improved connectivity has strengthened export competitiveness. Ongoing reforms in governance, skills development and financial management are essential to sustain momentum.

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